Encrypted, easy-to-use XMPP instant messenger for your mobile device
About this app
A free and open source Jabber/XMPP client for Android. Easy to use, reliable, battery friendly. With built-in support for images, group chats and location sharing. End-to-end encrypted by default. Connects to all modern Jabber, XMPP and Snikket servers.
Features • End-to-end encryption with OMEMO or OpenPGP • Send and receive images and other kinds of files • Encrypted audio and video calls (DTLS-SRTP) • Advanced machine-in-the-middle detection via channel binding (requires opt-in) • Share your location • Send voice messages • Emoji reactions • Indication when your contact has read your message • Intuitive UI that follows Android design guidelines (Material Design 3 with Dynamic Colors) • High-resolution contact photos (avatars) • Synchronizes with desktop clients (Gajim and Dino) • Private group chats and public conferences (with support for bookmarks) • Message moderation for admins in public conferences • Address book integration • Multiple accounts (unified inbox) • Deliver push notifications to other compatible apps like Tusky, Ltt.rs, DAVx⁵ and Fennec via UnifiedPush • Very low impact on battery life
Note: Some of these features require server support. Go to account details and select 'Server Info' from the overflow menu to see if your server has all necessary extensions.
Design principles • Be as beautiful and easy to use as possible without sacrificing security or privacy • Rely on existing, well-established protocols • Do not require a Google account or specifically Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) • Require as few permissions as possible
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by Daniel Gultsch.
What's New in v2.20.1+free
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Add 'Note to self' as search suggestion
- * Minor bug fixes
Version history
Jun 9, 2026 · 30.2 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 4217804
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- * Add 'Note to self' as search suggestion
- * Minor bug fixes
SHA-256 dac24c81ba4ca0bbb73dfa11c42eaa90c34fd8375941a0874b37159e2ac07e4d
Jun 9, 2026 · 32.5 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 4217803
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 c75ad6ff40258a0115df660cfb081c30ebfc642903a65d21bd6733d50edb7c16
Jun 9, 2026 · 30.8 MB · Android API 23–36 · code 4217802
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
SHA-256 74a1f471c856df9bef3dd32689bd85a8aa75d8a909b09ab61eefab42734ad58e
Will it run on your device?
78%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 2.20.1+free is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Conversations first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
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SHA-256 Hash
dac24c81ba4ca0bbb73dfa11c42eaa90c34fd8375941a0874b37159e2ac07e4d
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